Lilo (song) explained
"Lilo" is the lead single from Good at Falling, the 2019 debut album of English indie pop act The Japanese House (Amber Bain). "Lilo" was released on 27 September 2018.[1]
Background
Bain has stated that "Lilo" was about her relationship with singer-songwriter Marika Hackman.[2] The lyrics deal heavily with themes of falling in love and subsequently falling out of love, wrapped around the imagery of a "lilo", British slang for a personal flotation device.[3] [4] Bain later asked Hackman to appear in the music video, after the actress originally cast dropped out.[5]
Release
"Lilo" was premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show on 27 September 2018, the same day as the single's official release via Dirty Hit/Interscope Records.[6] The music video was released on 29 October 2018. The music video was praised for its atmospheric cinematography and the intimacy of its subject matter.[7] [8]
Reception
"Lilo" received positive reviews from critics, especially for its vocals, composition and lyrics.[9] [10] Gabriel Aikins of Substream magazine praised "Lilo" for Bain's vocals and use of electronic filters, and described the lyrics as "descriptive and affecting".[1] Melodic's Jones Willingham also praised the single for its pacing and emotionality,[11]
In 2019, Billboard included the song in its list of the "30 Lesbian Love Songs".[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Japanese House returns with stunning new single "Lilo". Aikins. Gabriel. 2018-09-27. Substream Magazine. en-US. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200114025431/https://substreammagazine.com/2018/09/japanese-house-lilo/. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House shares the quietly devastating "Lilo" video. The FADER. en. 2020-01-24. 2019-05-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190509081633/https://www.thefader.com/2018/10/29/the-japanese-house-lilo-video. live.
- Web site: This Just In: Finding Hope in Love in The Japanese House's "Lilo". 2018-09-28. Atwood Magazine. en-US. 2020-01-24. 2019-09-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20190913010307/http://atwoodmagazine.com/tjhlo-the-japanese-house-lilo/. live.
- Web site: Single Review: The Japanese House - Lilo. 2018-10-13. Redbrick. 2020-01-24. 2018-10-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20181013095445/https://www.redbrick.me/single-review-the-japanese-house-lilo/. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House Is Ready to Sweep You Off Your Feet. Barlow. Eve. GQ. en. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200113204029/https://www.gq.com/story/the-japanese-house-profile. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House will drop a new track 'Lilo' later this week. Dork. en. 2020-01-24. 2019-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402020203/https://www.readdork.com/news/the-japanese-house-will-drop-a-new-track-lilo-later-this-week. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House's new 'Lilo' video will break your heart. 2018-10-11. NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs NME.COM. en-GB. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200114041011/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-japanese-house-lilo-video-2394706. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House shares emotional 'Lilo' video. Subscribe. diymag.com. en. 2020-01-24. 2020-09-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915193546/https://diymag.com/2018/10/29/the-japanese-house-lilo-video-watch. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House Returns With Dreamy Synth-Pop Anthem, "Lilo". 2018-09-27. idolator. 2020-01-24. 2020-09-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915193546/https://www.idolator.com/7686222/japanese-house-dreamy-synth-pop-anthem-lilo. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House - Lilo. Subscribe. diymag.com. en. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20200128215925/https://diymag.com/2018/09/28/the-japanese-house-lilo-track-review. live.
- Web site: The Japanese House Is Back With Dreamy New Single "Lilo". 2018-09-28. // MELODIC Magazine. en-US. 2020-01-24. 2020-09-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915193550/https://www.melodicmag.com/2018/09/28/the-japanese-house-is-back-with-dreamy-new-single-lilo/. live.
- 30 Lesbian Love Songs: Women Singing About Women (Updated 2019). Billboard. Russell. Erica. February 13, 2019. January 20, 2023.